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The Romanian Lottery reported a technical incident during the Joker 5/45 draw on October 29, 2026, where five balls were missing from the mixing drum. Initially, only one missing ball was noted, but further checks revealed four additional absences. Consequently, the draw was canceled and rescheduled to ensure all 45 balls were present. The new draw was conducted under strict adherence to fairness and transparency protocols, with results validated by the drawing commission.